单词 | troop |
释义 | troop n. & v. --n   1. an assembled company; an assemblage of people or animals.   2. (in pl.) soldiers or armed forces.   3. a cavalry unit commanded by a captain.   4. a unit of artillery and armoured formation.   5. a grouping of three or more Scout patrols. --v   1. intr. (foll. by in, out, off, etc.) come together or move in large numbers.   2. tr. form (a regiment) into troops. Phrases and idioms troop the colour esp. Brit. transfer a flag ceremonially at a public mounting of garrison guards. troop-ship a ship used for transporting troops. Etymology: F troupe, back-form. f. troupeau dimin. of med.L troppus flock, prob. of Gmc orig. |
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